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COVID-19 rapid antigen test cost in Louisiana

COVID-19 rapid antigen test is a lab test. Many labs sell tests directly to the public for a flat cash price, often far below hospital prices.

Typical cash price

In Louisiana

$64.89Typical
$14.11 – $152Most listed prices

From 63 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Louisiana.

Nationwide typical: $61.60 (most listed prices $27.30–$147).

Cheapest in Louisiana

  1. Ochsner St. Mary
    Hospital · Morgan City, LA
    COVID-19 rapid antigen test
    Doctor fee only
    $8.80
    Source: Ochsner St. Mary price file · checked Oct 2026
  2. East Jefferson General Hospital
    Hospital · Metairie, LA
    COVID-19 rapid antigen test
    Facility fee only
    $10.92

    Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.

  3. Acadian Medical Center
    Hospital · Eunice, LA
    COVID-19 rapid antigen test
    Facility fee only
    $11.55

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Acadian Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  4. Touro
    Hospital · New Orleans, LA
    COVID-19 rapid antigen test
    Facility fee only
    $12.60

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  5. West Jefferson Medical Center
    Hospital · Marrero, LA
    COVID-19 rapid antigen test
    Facility fee only
    $13.28

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  6. New Orleans East Hospital
    Hospital · New Orleans, LA
    COVID-19 rapid antigen test
    Facility fee only
    $13.44

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  7. Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
    Hospital · Natchitoches, LA
    COVID-19 rapid antigen test
    Facility fee only
    $16.80

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Natchitoches Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  8. Ochsner American Legion Hospital
    Hospital · Jennings, LA
    COVID-19 rapid antigen test
    Doctor fee only
    $18.90
    Source: Ochsner American Legion Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  9. Manning Family Children's
    Hospital · New Orleans, LA
    COVID-19 rapid antigen test
    Facility fee only
    $21.06

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  10. Sabine Medical Center
    Hospital · Many, LA
    COVID-19 rapid antigen test
    Facility fee only
    $33

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Sabine Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  11. Glenwood Regional Medical Center
    Hospital · West Monroe, LA
    COVID-19 rapid antigen test
    Facility fee only
    $34.62

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Glenwood Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  12. Avoyelles Hospital
    Hospital · Marksville, LA
    COVID-19 rapid antigen test
    Facility fee only
    $34.65

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Avoyelles Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026

See all prices for COVID-19 rapid antigen test

Common questions

Do I need a doctor's order?

In most states, direct-to-consumer labs can sell many tests without a separate doctor visit. Some states and some tests still require an order.

Is the blood draw included?

Usually yes for lab stores and booking sites. Hospitals sometimes bill the draw (venipuncture) separately.

Why are prices so different?

Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.

Can I pay cash if I have insurance?

Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.

What is a Good Faith Estimate?

If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.